#TRENDINGTUESDAY Hazel McLachlan, Sanctuary In The City
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Hazel McLachlan, of Sanctuary In The City, reveals that Christmas reds are never absent from her client’s nails this festive season. “With Christmas coming red is never off my desk! My clients love a mix of different designs all…
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Add sparkle to nails with the Midnight Magic gel collection
Enchant clients this winter with Izabelle Hammon‘s five-piece gel collection. Available in both Calgel and iZ PRO Colour formulas, Midnight Magic features rich, deep tones – each with a holographic sparkle that’s ideal for winter and the party season. The shades are: Under Your Spell – a deep raspberry Charmed…
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Scratch Stars winner launches own product range
Globally renowned vlogger and winner of the Scratch Stars Best UK Nail Blogger title 2018, Natasha Lee, has launched her own range of nail products. Named ‘Divine by Natasha Lee‘, products include a ‘capsule’ brush set, which features five brushes that allows the user to create every art look that…
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Embrace autumn nail designs with four new Essence Glitters
Essence Glitter has unveiled its autumn collection of nail art glitters; four dazzling sparkly hues to spice up manicures this season. Ideal for nail looks from Halloween to Guy Fawkes Night and beyond, the shades are: Autumn Flame – metallic flakes that reflect orange, yellow & green Baby Doll –…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Terri Eaton
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Terri Eaton, wears a matte dusky mauve and a bespoke glitter mix for an autumnal look that still sparkles in the crisp sunshine. “I fancied some autumnal, but not too dark, nails, and I also wanted to use…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Karen Brown, Sanctuary in the City
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Karen Brown, of Sanctuary in the City, reveals that the French blend technique teamed together with a bold stiletto nail shape has been an extremely popular pairing with her clients recently. “French blends are so popular all year round…
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MANI MONDAY: Think pink
Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! Is there such a thing as too much pink? At Scratch HQ, the answer is always no! We adore this pretty pink set created by Sophie Hudd, of Rainbow Nails, on natural nails. Sophie used Magpie Beauty…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kerrie Labrum
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Talented tech, Kerrie Labrum, wears striking lime green stiletto design seeing encapsulated glitter and an ombre feature nail. “I created these nails using Team Gorgeous Acrylic Colour Powders in Juicy Green, Zesty Lemon, Honeycomb, Clear Candy and Glitterplanet Pre-Pinched Stiletto…
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Create eye-catching nail enhancements with new sparkly iZ PRO & Calgel shades
Dazzle with the five new gels from Izabelle Hammon Ltd – available in both Calgel and iZ PRO Colour formulas. Inspired by the colours and sparkles of natural crystals, the Crystal Vision collection of shades features fine silver glitter for smooth and effortless application with a touch of holographic sparkle.…
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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Tricia Rennie, Tricia Rennie Nail Artist
We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Tricia Rennie, of Tricia Rennie Nail Artist, reveals that peach enhancements seeing encapsulated chunky glitter and mermaid nail art have been popular with her clients recently. “These colours have been so popular for summer! I used CJP coloured acrylic…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Chantelle Crerand, Chantelle’s Pretties
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Chantelle Crerand, of Chantelle’s Pretties, created mermaid-inspired nails for a family holiday to the seaside. “I created these nails on my hard gel nails infill – they were for a family holiday away to the seaside town of Scarborough/Whitby! I…
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WHAT I’M WEARING: Sinead Bulley, The Nail Shack
We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Sinead Bulley, of The Nail Shack, wears a pretty pink almond nail with shimmering tips created for the May bank holiday weekend. “Firstly, I prepped the nails and, using Akzentz builder gels, I sculpted out the length and shaped desired…
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What makes a great business headshot?
Nail stylist, Erica Turley, reveals why she’s shying away from corporate-style headshots and expressing her creativity with a new style of portrait to help build her brand… New Year, new photo! I needed a new headshot/business portrait as I no longer have long, grey hair and I don’t wear a…
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Nail looks backstage at Dancing On Ice: Week 9
Follow Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail tech, Gellux fan and MD of Nails at Studio 4, as she tends to the talons of skaters and celebrities backstage at ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers! As I write, we’re on semi-final week, with only four contestants left in the competition. Judging from the vibe backstage, you…
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Nail looks backstage at Dancing on Ice: Week 8
Follow Maddy Rooke, celebrity nail tech, Gellux fan and MD of Nails at Studio 4, as she tends to the talons of skaters and celebrities backstage at ITV’s Dancing On Ice… Hi Scratch readers! So, we’re nearly at the end of the Dancing On Ice journey. Last week was Fairytale week, which I could not wait for as…
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